What is the best month to start planting flowers?
In general, the end of March or beginning of April is the earliest you should start planting, but it’s always a good idea to check when the last frost is predicted to hit your area. The Old Farmer’s Almanac is a trusted resource for this, as they calculate probability based on several decades of data. The best time to plant trees, flowers, or any plant is during the dormant season. In North America, this is usually late fall through early spring. While it’s okay to plant during the rest of the year, it will require more maintenance from you in the form of watering, fertilizers, etc.The hardiest of flowers can be planted as soon as the soil in your garden can be worked, even if it’s several weeks before the last frost of the season. For half-hardy flowers, hold off until a couple weeks before the final frost, and for tender flowers, plant when there’s no chance of frost for the rest of the season.
How to plant flowers for the first time?
Use a trowel to dig a hole deep enough to plant for the flower’s root ball. Place them at the same soil level as they were in their containers. Cover the roots with soil and gently press the soil around the plant. Plan out where to put your flowers as you plant. Set your plants out according to your garden plan, then check each plant tag to see how deep to plant it. Dig holes, place plants in the holes at the right depth, then fill in around the plants with soil. Gently press down around the base of each plant and water well to remove air pockets and settle the soil.